October 2008

TRICARE For Life Overseas
Retirees vacationing abroad take their TRICARE coverage with them. Learn how to use TRICARE outside the U.S.

Dot-Mil-Docs
Produced by the Department of Defense, the Dot-Mil-Docs webcast addresses the military health issues that concern you most.

The Doctor is In: Breathe Easier
Get some asthma advice from TRICARE’s Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joseph Kelly.

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Coping with Childhood ADHD
Learn the symptoms of ADHD and how to help your child develop coping skills to better manage the condition.

Online Guard and Reserve Resources
TriWest’s Guard and Reserve portal offers TRICARE information and resources for National Guard and Reserve members.

Aspirin: Good for More Than Your Headache
You already know that it’s great for a headache and even arthritis pain, but did you know that aspirin can also be good for your heart?

Influenza: Don’t Get It!
Cooler temperatures, changing leaves and shorter days aren’t the only hallmarks of the fall season. It is also time to protect yourself and your family from flu season.

Child Obesity
Childhood obesity is on the rise in the U.S., with the CDC estimating one-third of children overweight or at-risk. Learn more about this epidemic.

Health Screenings: Test Early, Test Often
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Your annual screenings might even be worth two pounds.


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